Tong Tian Versus Four

The Saints gathered in the Chaos and happened upon Haotian, who was preparing to play the victim.

Seeing that he couldn't go to Zixiao Palace to cry, Haotian glanced around and noticed his Senior Brother Laozi was present. He immediately found his target for sympathy.

"Senior Brother Laozi, please uphold justice for me!"

"The Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Road Gods still haven't been assigned, and Di Xin has already declared himself Human Emperor. What am I supposed to do?"

"Back then, the Ancestor ordered me to govern the Three Realms. Now, the Heavenly Court isn't even fully established, but a Human Emperor has appeared in the Human Realm? What am I to do?"

Watching Haotian weep and sniffle, Laozi frowned slightly.

He hadn't wanted to get involved in the Investiture of the Gods, but Di Xin's sudden declaration as Human Emperor had disrupted his plans and encroached upon his interests.

Laozi looked at Tong Tian and frowned, asking, "Junior Brother Tong Tian, what is going on?"

What is going on?

I want to know too!

Gu Changqing's outrageous actions had caught Tong Tian off guard as well.

But now was not the time to back down!

So what if there's a Human Emperor? What's the big deal? The Intercepting Sect is protecting Great Shang, which has led to a great increase in Great Shang's Luck, and the Intercepting Sect's standing has risen accordingly.

Before Tong Tian could reply, Yuanshi Tianzun spoke again, "Junior Brother Tong Tian, your disciple's unauthorized establishment of a Human Emperor is utterly rebellious."

Tong Tian immediately retorted, "That's a joke. If we don't act against the Heavenly Dao, what kind of sect are we? We might as well be called the Obedient Sect."

"Senior Brother, look at this!" Yuanshi Tianzun turned to Laozi and said, "Junior Brother Tong Tian is straying further and further down the wrong path. You must advise him properly."

Laozi said, "Junior Brother Tong Tian, you've gone too far. Quickly make Gu Changqing abolish the Human Emperor title and reflect in seclusion. That way, he might avoid this calamity."

Tong Tian: I wish I could, but this troublesome boy doesn't listen to me! You don't know, he even wants to send his own sect members onto the list. I'm helpless too!

"A true man's words are his bond, and his actions bear fruit. How can I go back on my word and change my mind on a whim?"

Tong Tian's retort was forceful and righteous.

At this moment, Zhun Ti didn't forget to fan the flames: "Senior Brother Tong Tian, the Intercepting Sect protecting Great Shang is heaven's will, but establishing a Human Emperor is indeed a bit much."

Tong Tian glared at the Two Sages of the West and angrily said, "What does the matter of the Eastern Lands have to do with your Western Sect? It's not enough that you bully my disciples; now you want to bully me too?"

Seeing the tension rise, Haotian quickly backed away.

His job was just to cry, not to cause trouble.

It was enough to simply observe the Saints' affairs.

Zhun Ti had been bullied for half a kalpa, and his temper flared.

"Senior Brother Tong Tian, we address you as Senior Brother not out of fear, but because your rank precedes ours."

"What? You want to fight?"

As Tong Tian spoke, he directly summoned the Four Swords of Zhuxian. He had wanted to teach these two a lesson for a long time.

Instead of staying home and reciting scriptures, they insisted on meddling in the Eastern Lands.

And meddling would be one thing, but they specifically targeted the Intercepting Sect.

A master can endure, but a disciple cannot!

I can't fight with the Eldest and Second Senior Brothers, but I can certainly deal with you two, can't I?

The Four Swords of Zhuxian immediately formed the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, directly enveloping the Two Sages of the West.

The poem read: "Neither copper nor iron nor steel, once hidden beneath Mount Sumeru. Without the refining of inverted yin and yang, how could its sharp edge be quenched by water and fire? Zhuxian brings death, Luxian brings destruction, Xianxian shines with red light in all directions. Juexian's transformations are infinitely wondrous, staining the robes of Grand Unity Immortals with blood."

Immediately, brilliant light erupted, flames soared, sword energy surged, and the Chaos Qi churned incessantly.

Haotian immediately turned and fled. A fight between Saints was spectacular to watch, but it was also deadly.

Facing the terrifying Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, the Two Sages of the West immediately felt immense pressure. They hastily summoned their magic treasures to counter the various killing formations.

The Intercepting Sect's dominance wasn't entirely due to its numerous disciples; the key was Tong Tian's formidable strength.

As the sword formation operated, a few rounds were enough to teach the Two Sages of the West a lesson.

Yuanshi Tianzun saw the Two Sages of the West in such a sorry state and knew that if he didn't act now, they would be completely re-forged.

"Stop!"

Yuanshi Tianzun roared and summoned the Pangu Banner, sending it flying into the formation.

As an Innate Supreme Treasure, the Pangu Banner possessed the four profound meanings of destruction, establishment, prohibition, and annihilation. Its chaotic sword energy was unparalleled in the world.

With Yuanshi Tianzun's addition, the Two Sages of the West immediately felt some relief from the pressure, though it was only a slight easing.

The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, one of the ten greatest formations of antiquity, truly lived up to its reputation of being unbreakable by anything less than four Saints.

Although they were at a disadvantage, the Two Sages of the West were not worried.

Because there were four Saints here!

The Intercepting Sect had encroached upon everyone's interests, so it would naturally be isolated by everyone.

As a master of the Way of Seclusion, if the Two Sages of the West hadn't seen this coming, they wouldn't have dared to provoke Tong Tian at all.

Seeing Yuanshi join the fray, Laozi likewise brought out the Taiji Diagram.

Though he disliked the Two Sages of the West as individuals, he also knew that Tong Tian had incurred everyone's wrath. If he wasn't taught a lesson, he would only sink deeper into trouble.

The Taiji Diagram separates the clear from the turbid, capable of stabilizing earth, water, fire, and wind, encompassing all phenomena.

With the Taiji Diagram, the rampant murderous aura of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation was suppressed, finally giving the Saints a chance to catch their breath.

Though the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation was powerful, the Four Swords of Zhuxian were ultimately not Innate Supreme Treasures. Compared to an Innate Supreme Treasure, they were still a step behind.

Moreover, he was now facing two Innate Supreme Treasures!

Tong Tian gradually felt the pressure mounting.

In fact, among all the Saints, he was the only one capable of contending with four Saints on his own.

Feeling Tong Tian's formidable power, the four Saints became even more determined to suppress him.

At this point, what "Three Pure Ones are one family" was there?

Driven by self-interest, even blood brothers would turn on each other.

As long as the Heavenly Dao persists, the Saints do not perish.

Saints do not perish, but they can be suppressed.

As long as Tong Tian was suppressed, how much trouble could a single Gu Changqing stir up?

Di Xin defied the heavens, and Tong Tian aided tyranny. Destroying Great Shang and crippling the Intercepting Sect was originally the Heavenly Dao's will. After the Investiture of the Gods, their master would not blame them.

The four Saints seemed to have a telepathic understanding, their cooperation becoming increasingly seamless.

With the four Saints rarely gathered, if not now, then when would be a better time to suppress Tong Tian?

Once Tong Tian fell, the Intercepting Sect would be no cause for concern. Di Xin's position as Human Emperor was destined to be fleeting.

With the four Saints working together, Tong Tian's pressure grew, and his anger intensified.

He couldn't understand why his own brothers would team up with outsiders to bully him. Wasn't it said that "brothers in arms fight tigers, and fathers and sons fight on the battlefield"?

It was fine that his second brother and he had always been at odds, but why would his eldest brother also help outsiders?

His rage meter gradually filled. The bond between the Three Pure Ones had reached its end.

Tong Tian couldn't hold on much longer.

In the Wa Palace, Nüwa was comprehending a new Creation Dao when suddenly a figure flickered before her eyes, and Gu Changqing appeared.

Nüwa was secretly startled. It was one thing for Gu Changqing to enter a Saint's dojo as if it were an uninhabited place.

Her secluded cultivation chamber had even more layers of restrictions, yet she hadn't expected this fellow to just show up.

Just how strong was this guy?

"Gu Changqing pays respects to Nüwa."

Upon seeing Nüwa, Gu Changqing still performed the junior's etiquette.

Nüwa smiled bitterly, "Changqing, there's no need to be so polite. If you truly want to be polite, next time you come, give a heads-up. After all, men and women are different."

"Changqing was rash," Gu Changqing said again. "The reason Changqing was so eager to see Your Ladyship is that I have a matter to request."

Heh, is this 'requesting to see'?

Looks like trespassing to me!

Nüwa asked, "What is it, fellow Daoist Changqing? Please speak plainly. If Nüwa can help, I certainly won't refuse."

Gu Changqing spoke directly, "My master is being besieged by four Saints in the Chaos. If Your Ladyship can resolve my master's danger, the karma between us will be settled."

The karma was naturally the karma from the previous sermon.

Nüwa neither refused nor promised. Instead, she asked, "Since you know Senior Brother Tong Tian is in danger, why don't you rescue him yourself? With your strength, it shouldn't be difficult to take Tong Tian away from the four Saints."

Gu Changqing continued, "All of the Human Race are Your Ladyship's people, and all demon immortals are Your Ladyship's followers. Changqing believes that, from every perspective, Your Ladyship and my master should advance and retreat together."

Nüwa smiled, "Remember, the karma is settled." After saying this, she headed towards the Chaos.

This wasn't about karma, but an opportunity.

Nüwa knew that this was Gu Changqing giving her an opportunity to form an alliance with Tong Tian.

Tong Tian was already strong enough, and now with the even stronger and more mysterious Gu Changqing, the Intercepting Sect was no longer what it once was.

A Mixed Origin Great Luo Golden Immortal in his twenties – just thinking about it was terrifying.

The Intercepting Sect, with two Saints, was completely beyond what the Two Sages of the West could compare to.